The spotlight is supposed to be on the Democratic Party at this week’s Democratic National Convention.
But members of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) decided it was best to put the spotlight on Donald Trump.
Literally.
As first reported by Fox News, the DNC projected images on the facade of Trump Tower in Chicago on Sunday evening ahead of the party’s convention that begins today.
“All eyes are on Chicago, and tonight, everyone is receiving a preview of the contrast that Democrats will drive throughout the Democratic National Convention this week – directly on Trump International Hotel,” the DNC said in a statement.
The images on the Trump International Hotel and Tower, which is named for former President Trump, attempted to tie the former president and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, to Project 2025, a political initiative published by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think-tank based out of Washington, D.C.
“Project 2025 HQ,” it now reads on Trump tower in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/ipxI0wwpWM
— Adam Wren (@adamwren) August 19, 2024
The messages projected on the tower, which is the second-tallest building in Chicago, were also meant to contrast Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to the Republican ticket, with the DNC saying that the vice president and Minnesota governor “have proven records of delivering for working families.”
“Now, they’re running to lead our country into a brighter future. Donald Trump and JD Vance are running on their backwards Project 2025 agenda, which would make the lives of our families worse and take away their freedoms, while granting Trump power like no president has had before,” the DNC statement said.
“This week, the entire country will witness what it looks like to unite behind hope and a clear vision for a better future, as Democrats rally behind Vice President Harris and Governor Walz,” the DNC said. “While Donald Trump and JD Vance are out for themselves, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are fighting for you.”
Democrats will begin their convention today.